Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips 4 Pillars to Improve Kids’ Mental Health & Focus | Dr. Rebecca Jackson (Bonus Episode)
In this episode of the show, Dr. Rebecca Jackson breaks down the latest report on youth health and explains why parents need a preventative mindset to support their children’s well-being. She shares her four-pillar framework - movement, sensory integration, nutrition, and lifestyle - and how each element supports brain and emotional health. Dr. Jackson discusses how exercise aids focus and mood, how sensory maturity impacts learning, and how habits like sleep and screen time shape behavior. She also highlights how non-pharmaceutical strategies can complement or even reduce the need for medication in managing issues like ADHD and anxiety.
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- Previous Episode: Nurturing Attention Span in the Digital Age | Rebecca Jackson (EP317)
- Brain Balance
- Book: Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive
About Dr. Rebecca Jackson|
Dr. Rebecca Jackson is the Chief Programs Officer at Brain Balance and author of Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive (Mayo Clinic Press). She is a global thought leader in child development and neuroplasticity and serves on an international brain health consortium.
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